Development Applications

Our experienced planners ensure development applications are delivered from project conception through to successful determination. We work across public and private sector proposals from residential, commercial, and industrial, including government-owned assets. Our services include Statement of Environmental Effects, DA lodgement, and DA management.

Expert Evidence and Court Appeals

Our planners are regularly called upon to provide expert evidence in the NSW Land and Environment Court and have an extensive history of successful outcomes for our clients, including representations on behalf of local councils and private clients.

State Government Agencies

Drawing on our experience in the delivery of public sector projects, CPS works with a range of State Government agencies in the preparation and management of Crown Developments, Review of Environmental Factors, and Environmental Impact Statements.

Development Assessments

CPS provides development assessment services to a number of Sydney-based Councils, including representation at local and regional planning panels. Our assessments cover complex and contentious applications, large-scale concept developments, and Council-led projects including those on Council-owned land.

Complying Development

We work closely with private certifiers across NSW to deliver expert service in the complying development approval pathway. Our clients enjoy the benefits of avoiding the considerable time and cost associated with the lodgement of development applications.

Liquor Licensing

CPS has worked with bars, breweries, hotels and restaurants in preparing, lodging and managing licence applications with NSW Liquor & Gaming, including Producer/Wholesaler Licences, Drink On Premises Authorisations, and Artisan Food and Drink Licences.

Development Feasibility

We have extensive experience in identifying the highest and best use for a range of asset types. Our knowledge of the planning system ensures our clients are delivered reliable and cost-effective development strategies that identify planning approval pathways. 

Acquisition Advice

We regularly work with developers, government agencies, and non-profit organisations to carry out pre-purchase due diligence reporting, including the identification of key development opportunities and any relevant compliance constraints.

Affordable and Social Housing

CPS has extensive knowledge and experience working on affordable, social, and community housing developments, including preparing social impact assessments for these projects and other sensitive land uses

Strategic Planning

We partner with state government agencies and technical experts on large-scale strategic planning projects across regional NSW. Our skills in this space include master planning, data analysis, and expert reviews of planning frameworks. 

Disability Housing

CPS have built trusted relationships with a range of not-for-profit organisations to deliver high-quality, purpose-built group homes and specialist disability housing across NSW. Our team are well versed in the planning and design requirements of the SDA Design Guidelines and NDIS.